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Cheapest Available Bucktown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bucktown area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Lathrop priced from $1,500. 1781 W Altgeld St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Bucktown apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LathropStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
1781 W Altgeld St1781 Altgeld1BR,1BA$1,500
Triangle SquareS1Studio,1BA$1,940
FoundryC1Studio,1BA$2,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bucktown area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1636 N Western Ave Model at 1636 N Western Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Bucktown neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value Bucktown apartment is the 2661 N Marshfield Ave Model at 2661 N Marshfield Ave, Unit M01B starting at $3,195 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Bucktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bucktown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1636 N Western Ave, Unit 21636 N Western Ave4BR,4BA$2.18
2661 N Marshfield Ave, Unit M01B2661 N Marshfield Ave3BR,2BA$1.88
2040 N Hoyne Ave, Unit 22040 N Hoyne Ave2BR,1BA$1.93
2358 N Damen Ave, Unit 2A2358 N Damen Ave3BR,2BA$2.45
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit J08P1246 W Diversey Pky1BR,1BA$1.83
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit 2c1246 W Diversey Pky1BR,1BA$1.83
1246 W Diversey Pky, Unit 21246 W Diversey Pky1BR,1BA$1.83
2040 W McLean Ave, Unit G2040 W McLean Ave1BR,1BA$2.32
1781 W Altgeld St1781 Altgeld1BR,1BA$1.67
LathropStudioStudio ,1BA$2.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucktown

What type of rentals are currently available in Bucktown?

There are currently 598 Apartments for Rent in Bucktown, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $22,186. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bucktown ranging from $1,650 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bucktown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bucktown ranges from $1,650 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,151.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bucktown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bucktown range from $2,725 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,595 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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